white crappie

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Also known as: Pomoxis annularis

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The white crappie (Pomoxis annularis) is a freshwater fish native to North America, belonging to the genus Pomoxis within the sunfish family. These fish are popular with sport fishermen and are also consumed as food. White crappies typically inhabit warm, silty lakes and rivers. They are generally silvery in color with irregular dark markings, making them lighter than their close relative, the black crappie. White crappies can reach about 30 cm (12 inches) in length and a weight of approximately 2 kg (4 pounds). They are often stocked in small ponds and are considered a panfish.12

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The white crappie (P. annularis) generally inhabits rather warm, silty lakes and rivers. Silvery, with irregular dark markings, it is usually lighter in colour than the similar black crappie, or calico bass (P. nigromaculatus), which tends to frequent clear lakes and streams.
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The white crappie (P. annularis) generally inhabits rather warm, silty lakes and rivers. Silvery, with irregular dark markings, it is usually lighter in colour than the similar black crappie, or calico bass (P. nigromaculatus), which tends to frequent clear lakes and streams.
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